Products
DesignLine markets the following buses:
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EcoSmart |
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- The EcoSmart bus produces no emissions, operates for a full shift without direct recharging and captures energy traditionally lost during braking, returning it to the batteries.
- No proprietary charging infrastructure is required.
- EcoSmart can be produced in 30, 35 and 42 foot versions.
- All accessories are electrically driven, reducing energy losses and increasing reliability.
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EcoSaver |
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- The EcoSaver uses the electric vehicle drive system with additional range capabilities provided by a unique-in-class, on-board micro-turbine generator. The 65 kW micro-turbine allows for battery recharge as energy cells are depleted during the shift. This results in the ability to sustain battery operation continuously.
- It successfully completed third party "shaker table" testing with only minor issues evident after 500,000 simulated miles.
- Unlike some hybrid bus systems that include an internal combustion engine that rely on conventional operation as battery capacity is depleted, the on-board turbine simply recharges the batteries, making all systems on the EcoSaver all electric at all times.
- The micro-turbine is powered by CNG or diesel (and requires no Urea, after treatment, or expensive exhaust system).
- The bus has no engine, no transmission, or engine oil which results in less maintenance and reduced cost of operation. The micro-turbine has only a single moving part.
- The EcoSaver is CARB 2010 compliant and meets 2014 CARB emissions levels.
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EcoCoach |
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- The DesignLine coach is a high floor, single door bus powered by either compressed natural gas (CNG) or diesel fuel.
- The frame is an innovative design using a stainless steel chassis and aluminum body that reduces overall vehicle weight and adds to improved fuel efficiency.
- It features cutting-edge cooling technology from EMP that allows for superior performance with less maintenance and less power usage, thereby improving fuel efficiency.
- The bus is Altoona tested (45 foot CNG version)
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